Pregnancy and Painting

[Rayoflight]

Hello all!

I'm moving house and once in we desperatley need to get decorating. I'm only 5 weeks pregnant though. Does anyone know of any paints that are OK to use when pregnant or is it a case of me escaping, putting my feet up and letting my other half do it all?

Ta! x

 

[Yodabo]

Ha ha we wish! I'm in the middle of painting the living room and made sure I got low odour paint and gloss.. No chance of getting out of it, if I didn't start it, it'd never get done.. Hubs is not that way inclined! Lol

Good luck with the move Hun xx

 

[Toonlass]

I hope its ok to paint as i am going to start decorating the nursery tomorrow lol xx

 

[NicciLove]

I think its an old thing to avoid because a lot of paint used to contain lead and other toxic stuff but looking online there are mixed views on the subject so really not sure.

To be safe, maybe ensure that the room is well ventilated? or better still sit back, relax and let the OH half do it!!

xxx

 

[Yodabo]

As long as the voc content is low and you keep the room well ventilated then you'll be fine. The paint I got you can barely smell it..just make sure you hve regular breaks an don't do too much xx

 

[Rayoflight]

Thank you! I might wait to see how I feel and if I'm feeling like I should be treated like the queen that day I'll make him do it all!